Regardless of the nature or severity of a child’s disability, our exceptionally-trained staff is dedicated to addressing a wide range of needs. *

Special Education

The BHS special education program assists children with a variety of social, emotional and learning impairments. Children are assimilated into traditional classrooms as much as possible. Students learn and process information that will be necessary for a productive and independent adult life.

A number of supplemental programs at each building assist children in challenging areas, provide academic skills training, and help with learning difficulties. These include Academic Resource Programs, Learning Resource Centers, General Education Resource Teachers, and Program of Assistance for General Education Students. In addition, SCAMP, a five-week recreational summer camp, is available for special education students each year.

Wing Lake Developmental Center

The professional, committed staff and dedicated volunteers at the Wing Lake Developmental Center provide a warm and welcoming environment for students, ages 3 through 25, with severe cognitive and multiple impairments. Available to all eligible residents of Oakland County, Wing Lake helps students acquire basic skills to improve their quality of life.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

BHS provides instruction to students who are Deaf or hard of hearing and reside in Oakland County. Students attend classes with teachers, who have hearing impaired certification, at Fox Hills and Conant preschools, Eastover Elementary School, East Hills and Bloomfield Hills middle schools, and Lahser High School. Sign language interpreters are present when students who are Deaf or hard of hearing are included in general education classes at Eastover Elementary, East Hills Middle School, and Lahser High School.

* Bloomfield Hills Schools’ special education programs operate in accordance with all state and federal guidelines.